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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.16, 6,142.38 and 2,149.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.16, 6,142.38 and 2,149.36 is: 3,221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.16 : 6,142.38 = 2,149.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.16/6,142.38 = 2,149.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.16x = 6,142.38 × 2,149.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.16x = 13,202,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,202,185.88/4,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.49

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